Zillow’s new policy aims to curb the use of private listing networks by excluding publicly marketed “off-MLS” properties. This move has sparked renewed debate over transparency, competition, and consumer access in real estate.
In an expert panel hosted by HousingWire, Ivy Zelman and Logan Mohtashami engage in a housing debate agents need to hear, breaking down the real story behind inventory, affordability, and why the “housing shortage” narrative isn’t so simple.
Realtor.com® report finds 81% of potential home sellers expect to get their asking price or more, and 70% believe now is a good time to sell. Nearly 80% are moving out of necessity, with 46% seeking a new community and 34% needing more space.
Door knocking works—but only if you know how to break the ice fast. 🔥 Sharran Srivatsaa shares two scripts that help agents instantly build trust, engage homeowners, and generate real leads. Here’s how they work (plus what not to say).
U.S. luxury home prices rose 4.7% year over year in 2024, but high-end properties are taking an average of 319 days to sell, with predictable consequences for sellers. Meanwhile stock market volatility could drive more investors toward luxury real estate.
With Masters fever in full swing, golf simulators are surging in popularity — but do they add value to a home? In this IG collab with Brad McCallum, see how he built the ultimate immersive golf escape and why this could be 2025’s hottest home design trend.
Zillow data shows that listings with 250+ views per day typically go pending in a week, while those with 10+ daily saves often sell above list price. Here’s what three key Zillow metrics mean for sellers.
What happens to housing in a recession? Keeping Current Matters and Realtor.com data show that home prices rose in four of the last six recessions, while mortgage rates fell every time.
A new Zillow report highlights the 5 best metros to buy (and sell) this spring. At one million homes for sale, February 2025 had the highest pre-spring inventory since before the pandemic—while sellers in Buffalo and San Jose see 56%+ of homes selling above asking.
NAR’s 2025 Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report reveals that 81% of sellers hire the first agent they talk to—while 66% work with someone they already know. Here are seven ways to be the agent they call.
U.S. tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber will more than double from 14.4% to 34.45%, raising home construction costs by an estimated $9,200 per home. Shares of major homebuilders, including D.R. Horton and PulteGroup, fell roughly 5%, reversing recent gains fueled by lower mortgage rates.
Most agents lose the listing before they even sit down at the table. From weak presentations to avoiding tough pricing talks, here are the five fatal mistakes that cost agents the deal—and how to fix them.
